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Divide 16/5 with 4/9

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 4/9

16/5 ÷ 4/9 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/9: 9/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 4/9 = 16/5 × 9/4
  3. = 16 × 9/5 × 4 = 144/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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